Chorion inks Octonauts book deal with Simon & Schuster UK

As Chorion preps for the TV launch of new preschool series The Octonauts in 2010, it's brought Simon & Schuster Children's Books UK on-board its licensing program.

As Chorion preps for the TV launch of new preschool series The Octonauts in 2010, it’s brought Simon & Schuster Children’s Books UK on-board its licensing program.

The publishing deal with S&S covers the UK and Commonwealth countries for a range of TV tie-in books, including picture books, novelties, activity and e-books. The line will follow the series’ debut on CBeebies in the UK.